Thanks 25362 for your explanation.That will allow me to do some further work on the dilution as am being asked some basic questions about limitation on the nitrate discharged to drains. The exothermic aspect is dealt with by having the process tank circulated through a Chiller plant to maintain...
Some basic advice required for a non-chemical plant engineer.
Process Tank has 500 litre water to which is added 400 litre l5M NaOH followed by approx 600l flushing water. Tank is cooled prior to the addition of 12M HN03 acid and during process
What volume of HN03 would be required to...